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This might be the most important week of Cam Newton's life. As the combine kicks off Thursday in Indianapolis, maybe as much as three-fourths of the league will be eying the Auburn quarterback, who could be a top-three pick or could fall as low as the second round.

Newton's athleticism will surely wow the draft scouts, but his interview process — with his smarts on the field and his intelligence off the field both in question — will make the difference between millions and millions of dollars. Check where Newton is now, and then see where he winds up in the next few mock drafts, which will be a direct correlation with his performance over the next week.

Let's open up Mock Draft IV, the fourth edition of 13 mock drafts that will run every Thursday until April 28.

2. Denver Broncos2010 Record: 4-12Needs: Defensive end, cornerback, safety, outside linebackerThe Pick: Clemson defensive end Da'Quan BowersAnalysis: Bowers was a wrecking ball in the ACC, and the Broncos are in good position to select an elite defensive player with this pick.

3. Buffalo Bills2010 Record: 4-12Needs: Quarterback, tackle, defensive end, outside linebacker, tight end, cornerback, safetyThe Pick: Texas A&M outside linebacker Von MillerAnalysis: Miller remains the most logical choice here, and if he turns into the vicious pass rusher who many expect him to be, it could add a boost to Shawne Merriman's career on the opposite side.

4. Cincinnati Bengals2010 Record: 4-12Needs: Defensive end, quarterback, running back, wide receiver, inside linebacker, safetyThe Pick: North Carolina defensive end Robert QuinnAnalysis: Quinn's stock will rise this week if he proves to teams that he was productive with his workouts during his NCAA-imposed suspension.

5. Arizona Cardinals2010 Record: 5-11Needs: Quarterback, left tackle, guard, outside linebacker, cornerbackThe Pick: LSU cornerback Patrick PetersonAnalysis: Peterson and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie would give the Cardinals two of the most athletic young cornerbacks in the league.

10. Washington Redskins2010 Record: 6-10Needs: Quarterback, right tackle, wide receiver, right guard, cornerback, safety, defensive endThe Pick: Auburn quarterback Cam NewtonPrevious Pick: Arkansas quarterback Ryan MallettAnalysis: Many believe Newton will have a good week in Indy, and that could mean he'll be the second Auburn quarterback taken by the Redskins in the first round since 2005.